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Jun 29, 2022
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What Caused The 2020 Homicide Spike?

25 min • 3,806 words • 1,421 comments • 327 likes • podcast (33 min)
Scott Alexander presents evidence that the 2020 US homicide spike was caused by Black Lives Matter protests rather than the COVID-19 pandemic. Longer summary
Scott Alexander argues that the 2020 homicide spike in the US was primarily caused by the Black Lives Matter protests rather than the COVID-19 pandemic. He presents evidence on timing, demographics, police pullback, and comparisons with other countries and previous protests to support his claim. The post criticizes media coverage for attributing the spike to complex factors or the pandemic, suggesting a bias in reporting. Shorter summary
May 27, 2021
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COVID Suicides: Much More Than You Wanted To Know

1 min • 21 words • 267 comments • 45 likes
Scott Alexander directs readers to his essay on Works in Progress examining why suicide rates didn't increase during the COVID-19 pandemic as expected. Longer summary
Scott Alexander refers readers to his essay published on Works in Progress, which discusses the unexpected trend of suicides during the COVID-19 pandemic. The essay, titled 'Why didn't suicides rise during Covid?', likely explores the counterintuitive finding that suicide rates did not increase as many had predicted during the global health crisis. While the post itself doesn't provide details, it suggests an in-depth analysis of suicide statistics, mental health trends, and potential explanations for this phenomenon during the pandemic. Shorter summary